Atwater Elementary School District has been recognized by the state as an Exemplary School District. In addition, Elmer Wood has been recognized as a California Distinguished School. Both AESD and Elmer Wood were recognized for their efforts at a ceremony on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

We believe that students are the focus of public education.We believe that each student is unique and that our staff and programs provide for multiple opportunities for success.We believe in developing academically competent, confident and considerate citizens.We believe that learning occurs best in a safe and respectful environment.We believe our students’ success depends upon a highly qualified staff who are valued and respected for their diverse backgrounds.We believe that we serve students best through programs and practices that are responsive to changing needs.We believe that our success depends upon the development of effective leaders,staff and students who create a vision and translate that vision into reality.